NACDS backs Trump administration’s biosimilar action
Pharmacists ready to help Americans save more as FDA streamlines biosimilar approvals and advances interchangeability; NACDS urges Congress to finish its job on PBM reform.
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Staff shortages, tariffs threaten $350B U.S. pharma investment boom
A new analysis from Global Location Strategies warns that the nation’s biopharma manufacturing boom depends on the availability of skilled labor and regulatory stability.
CVS and FARE continue Teal Pumpkin Project partnership for a safer Halloween
CVS Pharmacy continues to partner with Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) as the exclusive pharmacy retail sponsor of the Teal Pumpkin Project.
AAM and the Biosimilars Council praise FDA announcement on biosimilars clinical efficacy studies and interchangeability
FDA Commissioner Makary joined AAM’s GRx+Biosims 2025 conference today.
FDA aims to speed up biosimilar development and lower drug costs
In a new draft guidance, the FDA proposes major updates to simplify biosimilarity studies and reduce unnecessary clinical testing.
Lilly to invest over $1.2 billion to expand Puerto Rico facility
The enhanced facility will be among those that will manufacture for orforglipron, Lilly’s first oral, small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist.
SHARx unshackles U.S. Rx delivery system
SHARx operates on a transparent pricing model—charging a simple subscription fee.
Eli Lilly, Walmart partner to expand direct-to-consumer pricing for Zepbound
Walmart will serve as the first in-store pickup pharmacy for LillyDirect’s self-pay single-dose vials.
Study: Shingles vaccine lowers risk of dementia, major cardiovascular events
Study found being vaccinated against shingles decreased the risk of heart disease, dementia and death in people age 50 and older.
Amazon expands health care services across greater Chicago area
Amazon Pharmacy increases Same-Day Delivery to nearly 200 towns in greater Chicago, while One Medical adds telehealth service for children and specialized menopause care.
Evernorth launches rebate-free pharmacy benefit model
Evernorth Health Services has launched a rebate-free pharmacy benefit model with upfront discounts and real-time price comparisons.
CVS Pharmacy marks 10 million pounds collected in drug disposal program
More than 4,000 CVS Pharmacy locations across the United States now feature secure medication disposal kiosks.
AAM requests federal injunction to block Connecticut’s unconstitutional drug price law
Generic pharmaceutical trade group steps in to protect patient access to affordable generic drugs.
Kroger Health to host National Rx Drug Take Back Day
Kroger Health, with the support of the Cardinal Health Foundation, has hosted drug take back events across the U.S. since 2018.
Wegmans teams with local law enforcement agencies for Rx drop-off events
The event gives community members the opportunity to remove potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs from their home.
Visory Health and Albertsons Cos. team up
The health tech company adds more than 1,700 Albertsons Cos. pharmacies to its partnership base of over 37,000 locations.